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Conservation Legacy

Stewards VISTA: Partnership for the National Trails System-Membership Coordinato

Conservation Legacy, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


This position is a 365 day (1 year) public service term lasting from January 13, 2024-January 12, 2025

Living Allowance: $76.61/day ($27962.65/year)

About Stewards:

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.

About the Site and Position:

PNTS connects, strengthens and amplifies a vibrant network of partners united to preserve, enhance and promote National Historic & Scenic Trails. The Membership Coordinator will work with trails across the country, participate in planning for events during the 250th commemoration of the Declaration of Independence and will have the opportunity to travel to the Fall 2024 National Trails Workshop. This will allow them to make connections in the field for their future career while supporting the entire Trails System and preparing for a major national celebration.

This position is fully remote!

Member Duties:

Work directly with Member groups on data collection

Work on the design of the data collection

Work directly with other PNTS staff to plan for programs and events along the Selma to Montgomery NHT

Work directly with member groups to plan for three “Our Voices Remain” events in 2025

Attend 2024 Workshop in Tucson, Arizona in November and attend 2025 Hike the Hill in Washington DC in February to provide event support (All PNTS staff members attend these events)

Work with Executive Director to create a better design for reporting out member data

Work on specialized projects with the Trail Apprentice program at the direction of the Education Manager

Service Areas:

Community Outreach

Community and Economic Development

Education

Environment

Children/Youth

Program Benefits:

Segal Education Award ($7,395) OR Cash Stipend (~$1,800) upon successful completion of service

Living Allowance ($76.61/day, disbursed every 2 weeks)

Housing Stipend

Relocation Allowance

Regular Training and Professional Development Opportunities (free and virtual)

Employee Wellness Program (access to a licensed, professional counselor and 24/7 in-moment support)

Childcare*

Healthcare*

Non-Competitive Eligibility upon successful completion of the term*

Networking and Mentorship

Access to a nationwide cohort of like-minded peers

*For more information regarding the Segal Education Award, check out this link as well as alternative uses for the award here.

*For more information regarding the AmeriCorps VISTA Childcare benefit, please visit

https://americorpschildcare.com/

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare .

*For details about Non-Competitive Eligibility, please visit

https://my.americorps.gov/trust/help/member_portal/non_competitive_eligibility_overview.htm .

APPLY HERE:

My AmeriCorps - Home Page

For more information, please contact Addie Gilkerson (she/her) at agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org

Stewards Individual Placements does not and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application, interviewing, and/or onboarding process, please send your request to the hiring manager in your preferred method of communication.

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